How to Ship Food

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Bake the items you need to ship.

   Once they are cooled and ready for packaging, find a container that is close to the same size of the bakery item you will be shipping.
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   Step 2: Place the food inside the container.

   Place a cold pack underneath the container. , When shipping food such as poultry, meat or fish, place an additional ice pack on top of the container. , Place the container with the cold pack inside the box. , You can add packing peanuts before placing the container inside the shipping box when there is too much room on either side of the box.
   
   When the item has a snug fit, use Styrofoam packaging sleeves instead. , This will let the recipient know to place the item in the refrigerator as soon as the person receives it. , Slide the container inside the shipping box.
   
   Fold another Styrofoam sleeve and place it on top of the container inside the box. , Keep the lid of the box secure with packing tape. , Make sure to request over-night shipping to ensure items delivered will be fresh when the recipient receives the food items. , Pay for the overnight shipping and tracking information.
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   Step 3: Use heavy-duty tape to stick the cold pack to the container.

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   Step 4: Find a box that is close in size to the container that is being shipped.

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   Step 5: Secure the box from movement inside the box by adding packing peanuts to both the right and left sides of the box.

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   Step 6: Write "Keep Refrigerated" with a black Sharpie pen on the container of the item with the food in it.

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   Step 7: Fold 1 of the packaging sleeves in half and place it inside the box.

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   Step 8: Fold the sides of the box to close the box.

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   Step 9: Take the food item to the post office and have the item shipped.

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    Step 10: Request a tracking number for your item and keep this receipt on you when any delivery problems arise.

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